From The Economic Times · Arindam Majumder · · 1m
India mandates 1% green jet fuel blending from January
India requires 1% sustainable aviation fuel blending for international flights starting January, with targets rising to 20% by 2040.
In brief
India requires 1% sustainable aviation fuel blending for international flights starting January, with targets rising to 20% by 2040. India will mandate 1% sustainable aviation fuel blending for international flights from January, increasing to 20% by 2040 to reduce aviation emissions. Originally reported by The…
India proposes 1% SAF blending for international flights
India has proposed mandatory blending of sustainable aviation fuel for international flights starting January with a 1% initial requirement.
Two-phase SAF blending roadmap
SAF blending targets 5% by 2030 and 20% by 2040 to reduce aviation emissions by up to 80%.
SAF as liquid fuel alternative
SAF is a liquid fuel that can blend with aviation turbine fuel without new planes or engines.
Economic tankering prevention
The policy aims to prevent economic tankering by requiring airlines to source nearly 90% of aviation turbine fuel from international airports.
What matters most
India will mandate 1% sustainable aviation fuel blending for international flights from January, increasing to 20% by 2040 to reduce aviation emissions.
